Branch Details

Bioinformatics and biocomputing

Original title in Czech: Bioinformatika a biocomputingFITAbbreviation: MBIAcad. year: 2014/2015

Programme: Information Technology

Length of Study: 2 years

Profile

Students will get acquainted with the advanced algorithms for processing, analysis and presentation of biological data, in particular genomic and proteomic data. In addition to the use of the standard algorithms, students will be able to develop new algorithms in this area. Students will become familiar with the concepts of molecular genetics and with standard biological databases. Students will be able to communicate with biologists and work in multidisciplinary teams. The knowledge acquired by studying the biological systems will be used for understanding bio-inspired computing systems. Students will get acquainted with the principles of natural computing, in particular, with evolutionary design, evolvable systems, DNA computing, fuzzy computing, neural computing and unconventional computing. Students will be able to integrate the bio-inspired principles into existing systems in order to improve their efficiency.

Key learning outcomes

Student of the branch acquire deeper knowledge in the bioinformatics and natural computing. This give him knowledge and skills base to analyse, design and verification of problems of biological databases as well as use, design, implement and accelerate algorithms for analysis of the biological data. He/she is able to apply natural computing algorithms (evolutionary algorithms, artificial neural networks, fuzzy systems etc.) in the complex design and optimization problems.

Occupational profiles of graduates with examples


  • A graduate has good insight into bioinformatics and natural computing; he/she is familiar with concepts of molecular genetics. A graduate can utilized biological databases as well as use, design, implement and accelerate algorithms for analysis of the biological data. He/she is able to apply natural computing algorithms (evolutionary algorithms, artificial neural networks, fuzzy systems etc.) in the complex design and optimization problems.
  • A graduate has good insight into information technology, particularly into advanced database systems, theoretical computer science, hardware/software codesign and parallel and distributed algorithms.
  • A graduate is ready for development, operation and management of bioinformatic computer systems, further for the research and development work in the area of methods, tools and technologies for bio-inspired computing systems. He/she is able to perform an experimental work, analyze and interpret data. He/she is able to work individually or in a team, present the results in written or oral form and further educate him/her-self.
  • A carrier is possible in professions such as bioinformatic system developer, system integrator, programmer, and database/information system administrator in biotechnological companies, health service or police. Graduates in this specialization can use their education in development and research divisions of the companies dealing with methods, tools and technologies for bioinformatic system development and further in companies which utilize artificial intelligence principles in their products.

Guarantor


Course structure diagram with ECTS credits

1. year of study, winter semester
AbbreviationTitleL.Cr.Com.Compl.Hr. rangeGr.Op.
BIOBiometric Systemscs, en5CompulsoryCr,ExP - 39 / L - 6 / PR - 7yes
MATMathematical Structures in Computer Sciencecs, en5CompulsoryExyes
MOGMolecular Geneticscs3CompulsoryExyes
PDBAdvanced Database Systemscs, en5CompulsoryCr,Exyes
TINTheoretical Computer Sciencecs5CompulsoryCr,Exyes
STITheoretical Computer Science Seminarcs2ElectiveCryes
1. year of study, summer semester
AbbreviationTitleL.Cr.Com.Compl.Hr. rangeGr.Op.
BIFBioinformaticscs5CompulsoryExP - 26 / Cp - 12 / PR - 14yes
BINBio-Inspired Computerscs5CompulsoryExP - 26 / Cp - 8 / PR - 18yes
PRLParallel and Distributed Algorithmscs5CompulsoryCr,Exyes
2. year of study, winter semester
AbbreviationTitleL.Cr.Com.Compl.Hr. rangeGr.Op.
PBIAdvanced Bioinformaticscs4CompulsoryExyes
SEPTerm Projectcs, en5CompulsoryGCryes
SFCSoft Computingcs5CompulsoryCr,Exyes
THEGame Theorycs4CompulsoryCr,Exyes
ZZNKnowledge Discovery in Databasescs5CompulsoryCr,Exyes
2. year of study, summer semester
AbbreviationTitleL.Cr.Com.Compl.Hr. rangeGr.Op.
DIPMaster's Projectcs, en13CompulsoryCrPR - 169yes
Any year of study, winter semester
AbbreviationTitleL.Cr.Com.Compl.Hr. rangeGr.Op.
AEUEnglish for Europecs3Compulsory-optionalCr,ExCOZ - 26yes
FCEEnglish: Preparatory Course for FCE Examcs3Compulsory-optionalCryes
BISInformation System Securitycs5Compulsory-optionalExP - 39 / PR - 13yes
FITHistory and Philosophy of Technologycs3Compulsory-optionalCryes
HSCHardware/Software Codesigncs, en5Compulsory-optionalCr,ExP - 39 / PR - 13yes
SINIntelligent Systemscs5Compulsory-optionalExyes
HKAAssertiveness and Conflictscs3Compulsory-optionalCrCOZ - 26yes
PCSAdvanced Digital Systemscs5Compulsory-optionalExyes
PRMFundamentals of Lawcs, en3Compulsory-optionalCryes
HPOPersonality Psychologycs3Compulsory-optionalCrCOZ - 26yes
HVRLeadership and People Managementcs, en3Compulsory-optionalCrCOZ - 26yes
AISInformation Systems Analysis and Designcs5ElectiveCr,ExP - 39 / PR - 13yes
ACHProcessor Architecturecs5ElectiveCr,ExP - 39 / PR - 26yes
BMSWireless and Mobile Networkscs5ElectiveExP - 39 / PR - 13yes
EIPEconomics of Information Productscs5ElectiveExP - 26 / COZ - 6 / PR - 20yes
FAVFormal Analysis and Verificationcs5ElectiveCr,ExP - 39 / PR - 13yes
GZNGraphical and Sound Interfaces and Standardscs5ElectiveExP - 26 / Cp - 12 / PR - 14yes
GUXGraphical User Interfaces in X Window Systemcs5ElectiveExP - 26 / Cp - 8 / PR - 18yes
GMUGraphic and Multimedia Processorscs5ElectiveCr,ExP - 26 / Cp - 8 / PR - 18yes
GALGraph Algorithmscs, en5ElectiveExP - 39 / PR - 13yes
SENIntelligent Sensorscs5ElectiveCr,Exyes
KRGCreative Artcs4ElectiveGCryes
MOBModelling of Biological Systemscs4ElectiveCr,Exyes
OPMOptimizationcs4ElectiveCr,Exyes
PGRComputer Graphicscs, en5ElectiveExyes
POVComputer Visioncs5ElectiveExyes
PGPAdvanced Computer Graphicscs5ElectiveExyes
PKSAdvanced Communication Systemscs5ElectiveCr,Exyes
PDIDistributed Application Environmentcs, en5ElectiveExyes
ROSReal-Time Operating Systemscs5ElectiveExyes
ROBRoboticscs5ElectiveExyes
SSPStochastic Processescs4ElectiveCr,Exyes
SRIStrategic Management of Information Systemscs5ElectiveExyes
TAMApplication Development for Mobile Devicescs5ElectiveExyes
VYPeCompiler Constructionen5ElectiveExyes
ZPXProfessional Practice, Abroaden5ElectiveCryes
Any year of study, summer semester
AbbreviationTitleL.Cr.Com.Compl.Hr. rangeGr.Op.
AGSAgents and Multiagent Systemscs5Compulsory-optionalExP - 26 / Cp - 13 / PR - 13yes
AEUEnglish for Europecs, en3Compulsory-optionalCr,ExCOZ - 26yes
EVOApplied Evolutionary Algorithmscs5Compulsory-optionalExP - 26 / Cp - 8 / PR - 18yes
ARCParallel System Architecture and Programmingcs5Compulsory-optionalCr,ExP - 39 / PR - 26yes
FIKPhilosophy and the Culturecs, en3Compulsory-optionalCryes
KKOData Coding and Compressioncs5Compulsory-optionalCr,Exyes
HKOCommunication Skillscs, en3Compulsory-optionalCrCOZ - 26yes
HKAAssertiveness and Conflictscs3Compulsory-optionalCrCOZ - 26yes
KRYCryptographycs5Compulsory-optionalCr,Exyes
NAVDesign of External Adapters and Embedded Systemscs5Compulsory-optionalExyes
NSBProjecting, Administration and Securitycs5Compulsory-optionalCr,Exyes
POSAdvanced Operating Systemscs5Compulsory-optionalExyes
HPRPresentation Skillscs3Compulsory-optionalCrCOZ - 26yes
PDSData Communications, Computer Networks and Protocolscs, en5Compulsory-optionalExyes
HPOPersonality Psychologycs3Compulsory-optionalCrCOZ - 26yes
RETRhetoriccs, en3Compulsory-optionalCryes
SNTSimulation Tools and Techniquescs5Compulsory-optionalCr,Exyes
HVRLeadership and People Managementcs, en3Compulsory-optionalCrCOZ - 26yes
ZRESpeech Signal Processingcs, en5Compulsory-optionalExyes
DJADynamic Languagescs5ElectiveExP - 26 / Cp - 6 / PR - 20yes
FLPFunctional and Logic Programmingcs5ElectiveCr,ExP - 26 / Cp - 12 / PR - 14yes
FYOPhysical Opticscs, en5ElectiveExP - 26 / COZ - 13 / PR - 13yes
GISGeographical Information Systemscs5ElectiveCr,ExP - 26 / Cp - 10 / PR - 16yes
GJAGraphical User Interfaces in Javacs, en5ElectiveExP - 26 / PR - 26yes
WAPInternet Applicationscs5ElectiveCr,Exyes
LOGLogiccs5ElectiveCr,Exyes
MPRProject Managementcs5ElectiveCr,Exyes
MEKEconomics for Managerscs5ElectiveCr,Exyes
MARMarketingcs5ElectiveCr,Exyes
MULMultimediacs, en5ElectiveExyes
PESPetri Netscs5ElectiveExyes
PISAdvanced Information Systemscs5ElectiveCr,Exyes
MZSAdvanced Signal Processingcs6ElectiveCr,Exyes
PMAProject Managercs5ElectiveGCryes
C2PImplementing Cisco IP Switched Networks (SWITCH)cs5ElectiveGCrL - 52yes
SLOComplexitycs5ElectiveExyes
SVSeEmbedded System Specificationen5ElectiveExyes
STMStrategic Managementcs5ElectiveCr,Exyes
SPPFault Tolerant Systemscs5ElectiveCr,Exyes
VIZVisualization and CADcs5ElectiveGCryes
VGEComputational Geometrycs, en5ElectiveExyes
VNVHigh Performance Computationscs, en5ElectiveExyes
VINComputer Artcs5ElectiveExyes
ZPXProfessional Practice, Abroaden5ElectiveCryes
ZPOImage Processingcs, en5ElectiveExyes